Phytomyza affinis Fallén, 1823

on Euphrasia

parasite

The larva develops in a fruit. Pupation external.

hostplants

Orobanchaceae, monophagous

Euphrasia micrantha, nemorosa, stricta.

distribution within Europe

(PESI, 2018).

synonyms

For many years the name Phytomyza affinis has been incorrectly interpreted, and used for what is now Ph. spinaciae. The reference to Ph. affinis by Houard cannot be interpreted.

references

Andersen (2013a), Andersen & Jonassen (1994a), Bland (1992b), De Bruyn & von Tschirnhaus (1991a), Černý & Merz (2007a), Černý & Vála (1999a), Ci̇velek, Çikman & Dursun (2008a), Escher-Kündig (1912a), Houard (1909a), Pakalniškis (2000a), de Rougemont (1912a), Spencer (1972a, 1976a), Süss (1982a), von Tschirnhaus (1999a).